Processional "My Father's House" Rosemary Jacques
Welcome
Sharing The Peace
THE GATHERING OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Prelude
Introit
"The Lord Is in His Holy Temple" Lloyd Larson
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Call to Worship Psalm 68:1-10
*Hymn of Praise
"Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" 482
Call to Confession
Leader: Jesus said, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, "Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water." With confidence in the grace of Jesus Christ and with hope in the life changing power of the Holy Spirit, let us confess our sins before God and one another.
Silent Confession
Prayer of Confession (Unison)
Mighty God, by your power Christ is raised from death to rule this world in love. We confess that we have not believed in him, but fall into doubt and fear. Gladness has no home in our hearts, and gratitude is slight. Forgive our dread of dying, our hopelessness, and set us free for joy in the victory of Jesus Christ, who was dead but lives, and will put down every power to hurt or destroy, when your promised kingdom comes. Amen.
* Those who are able, please stand
** Late arrivals may be seated
Assurance of Forgiveness
Christ has died for us! Christ has been raised for us! In Christ, our old selves have died, and our new selves have been raised. Our relationship with God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit has been regained forever, Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Gloria Patri 579
Anthem
"Come, Christian, Join to Sing" arr. Benjamin Carr
THE DAILY LIFE OF GOD'S PEOPLE
A Time For Children
(Children dismissed to their classes)
THE WORD FOR GOD'S PEOPLE
Holy Scriptures John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14
Sermon "The Hour Has Come" Rev. Dr. Jeanne Daniels
THE GRATEFUL RESPONSE OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Invitation To Prayer CWF/CMF
Rejoice Evermore, For This Is The Will Of God
1. Rejoice evermore, for this is the will of God - x3
in Christ Jesus concerning you.
2. Oh, Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Oh, every time I feel the spirit moving in my heart, I will pray - x2
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
(Passing of Fellowship Register)
Prayer For Intercession and Thanksgiving
Lord's Prayer (Traditional) pg.16
Choral Response "Thank You, Lord" Spiritual
Offering
Offertory
*Doxology 592
Prayer of Dedication
THE SENDING OF GOD'S
PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
Opportunities For Ministry and Fellowship
*Sending Hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" 260
*Benediction
*Choral Response
"The Lord Bless You" Charles Walton
*Congregational Response "Threefold Amen"
*Postlude
Southminster Presbyterian Church
301-567-1510
7801 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Fax: 301-567-2803
e-mail address: Southminster@Verizon.net
Web site: www.Southminstermd.org
Co-Pastors: Rick & Jacalyn Thomas
Home: 301-203-5553
Choir Director: Gail Tyler
Organist: Susan Palik
THIS WEEK-MAY 4, 2008
TODAY
9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class
10:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES
12 noon CWF/CMF Meeting
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Literacy, Learning, Leadership
MONDAY
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
6:30 p.m. Literacy, Learning, Leadership
TUESDAY
7:00 p.m. Nurture Division meeting
WEDNESDAY
7:00-8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
6:30-9:00 p.m. Literacy, Learning, Leadership
THURSDAY
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
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Greeter: Sandra Whetstone
Pulpit Assistant: Gail Tyler
Coffee Fellowship: V
Ushers: Don White, Doug Stuart, Joseph Graham
WELCOME! We are blessed by your presence with us today. We give a special welcome to our visitors. Southminster is committed to growing in faith and being a blessing to our neighbors. We thank God for our diversity of race, theological views and personal background. We invite you to visit with us during the fellowship time after worship and to worship with us again. If you have questions about our ministry, speak with a worship leader. Please print your address and phone number on the visitor's register.
Southminster Presbyterian welcomes Honorably Retired Reverend Jeanne Adams Daniels. Rev. Daniels is the former minister of Community Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA and former Parish Associate at 15th Street Presbyterian. She is Director of "Crossroads" a ministry of reconciliation and education and the founder of "The School of Transformation". She enjoys teaching, preaching, travel and writing.
Change of Plans with regard to seeing "The Screwtape Letters". The original May 18th date has been "sold out" therefore, we will try to make the Wednesday, May 14th showing.
Please contact Arvilla Jackson or the office if you would like to attend on that date.
Flea Market - Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church. Table space available for $20 ($15 if you bring your own table). The youth will be selling hot dogs and sodas. Dinners and other goodies to eat-in or carry-out. Call the church office at: 301-839-4748 for additional information.
